Unsurpassed: meaning, definitions and examples
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unsurpassed
[ ˌʌnsəˈpɑːst ]
quality
Surpassing all others in quality or excellence
Synonyms
incomparable, peerless, unmatched.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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unsurpassed |
Used to describe something that is the best and has not been surpassed by anything else.
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unmatched |
Best used to describe something that has no equal or cannot be matched by anything else, sometimes used in a competitive or comparison sense.
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peerless |
Highlights the idea that something or someone is so excellent that there is no equal; often used in a very positive sense.
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incomparable |
Used to describe something that is so unique or excellent that nothing else can be compared to it.
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Examples of usage
- She has unsurpassed talent in playing the piano.
- The restaurant is known for its unsurpassed service.
achievement
Having no equal; better than any other
Synonyms
superlative, unequaled, unrivaled.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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unsurpassed |
Used to describe something that is not bettered by anything else in its class or category, usually in a formal or high praise context.
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unequaled |
Describes something that has no equal in terms of quality or performance, usually in professional or promotional settings.
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superlative |
Commonly used to indicate the highest degree of a quality, often in a formal or written context. Can also refer to the grammatical term for the highest degree of comparison.
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unrivaled |
Similar to 'unequaled,' but often used to highlight the competitive aspect, stressing that there is no rival or competition that matches the described subject.
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Examples of usage
- His record remains unsurpassed in the history of the sport.
- The team's performance was truly unsurpassed.
Translations
Translations of the word "unsurpassed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 incomparável
🇮🇳 बेजोड़
🇩🇪 unübertroffen
🇮🇩 tak tertandingi
🇺🇦 незрівнянний
🇵🇱 niezrównany
🇯🇵 比類のない
🇫🇷 inégalé
🇪🇸 incomparable
🇹🇷 eşsiz
🇰🇷 비할 데 없는
🇸🇦 لا مثيل له
🇨🇿 nepřekonaný
🇸🇰 neporovnateľný
🇨🇳 无与伦比
🇸🇮 neprimerljiv
🇮🇸 óviðjafnanlegur
🇰🇿 теңдессіз
🇬🇪 შეუდარებელი
🇦🇿 müqayisəsiz
🇲🇽 incomparable
Etymology
The word 'unsurpassed' originates from the combination of 'un-' meaning not or opposite, and 'surpass' meaning to exceed or excel. It first appeared in the early 17th century in English literature. Over time, it has been used to describe things or people that are unmatched or superior to all others in a particular aspect.
See also: surpass, surpassable, surpassing, unsurpassable.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,330, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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